20130804 China Militia soldiers control forest fire in Hunan
China Aug 04 2013 “Forest”
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Militia soldiers control forest fire in Hunan
Updated: 2013-08-06-19:01
More than 200 trained volunteer soldiers try to extinguish a forest fire at Mazichong Mountain in Shuangfeng county, Hunan province on Aug 5, 2013. The forest fire broke out around 12 am on Aug 4 because of a short- circuit when villagers pumped water to help with the drought. The fire was under control at 11 pm on Aug 5. It is not know if there are any casualties, the investigation is underway. [Photo by Guo Guoquan/Asianewsphotos]
Trained volunteer soldiers try to extinguish a forest fire at Mazichong Mountain in Shuangfeng county, Hunan province on Aug 5, 2013. The forest fire broke out around 12 am, Aug 4 because of a short- circuit when villagers pumped water to help with the drought. The fire was under control at 11 pm on Aug 5. It is not know if there are any casualties, the investigation is underway.[Photo by Guo Guoquan/Asianewsphotos]
A digger excavates land to make a barrier between the fire at Mazichong Mountain in Shuangfeng county, Hunan province on Aug 5, 2013. The forest fire broke out around 12 am on Aug 4 because of a short- circuit when villagers pumped water to help with the drought. The fire was under control at 11 pm on Aug 5. It is not know if there are any casualties, the investigation is underway.[Photo by Guo Guoquan/Asianewsphotos]
Smoke billows in the distance as more than 200 trained volunteer soldiers try to extinguish a forest fire at Mazichong Mountain in Shuangfeng county, Hunan province on Aug 5, 2013. The forest fire broke out around 12 am, Aug 4 because of a short- circuit when villagers pumped water to help with the drought. The fire was under control at 11 pm on Aug 5. It is not know if there are any casualties, the investigation is underway.[Photo by Guo Guoquan/Asianewsphotos]
Websource:The China Daily
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-08/06/content_16875216.htm
Date:2013-08-06
Country:China